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T953 HKP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,308 mi
Last recorded111,308 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 HKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 111,308 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 111,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

front brake discs lipped and pads approx 8000miles

large oil stain underside of engine/gearbox

rear axle bushes split

rear brake pads and discs approx 8000miles

rear bump stops split

rear exhaust box bracket rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2011 101,484 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

front brake discs lipped and pads approx 8000miles

front wiper blades split (clearing screen)

large oil stain underside of engine/gearbox

rear axle bushes split

rear brake pads and discs approx 8000miles

rear bump stops split

rear exhaust box bracket rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,623 miles

Both rear suspension bumpstops broken

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

anti roll bar bushes worn

front registration plate cracked

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

rear axle bushes split

rear exhaust box bracket partially broken

Fail 1 Jul 2010 94,632 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear suspension bumpstops broken

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

anti roll bar bushes worn

front registration plate cracked

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

rear axle bushes split

rear exhaust box bracket partially broken

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bumpstops breaking up

Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,910 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Anti-roll bar bushes wearing but have no play

Anti-roll bar corroded

Both driveshafts corroded

Centre exhaust mount broken

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Front numberplate damaged but still secure and readable

Inner wishbone bushes perishing

Nearside front shocker weaping

Play in both front top shocker mounts

Rear axle beam bushes perished-no excessive play found at time of test

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

STRONG ADVISE:PAS hose(pump to rack)weaping-Advise to replace ASAP

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,683 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish.

Both rear axle beam bushes perishing but are not worn.

Front numberplate cracked and damaged but still readable.

Nearside and offside rear seatbelts starting to fray slightly.

Rear brake hose ferrels rusty.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Slight play in both front top shocker mounts.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 69,016 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear suspension bump stops perished

both wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

centre exhaust box bracket broken

front registratioon plate cracked

play in both front suspension top strut mount bearings

Fail 10 Jul 2006 69,016 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear suspension bump stops perished

both wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

centre exhaust box bracket broken

front registratioon plate cracked

play in both front suspension top strut mount bearings

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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T953 HKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T953 HKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T953 HKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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